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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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